Cassie first arrived at the shelter on Aug. 9, 2017, and stayed longer than any dog in recent memory, said Jessica Garringer, marketing and development manager at the Humane Society.

She was adopted a couple times but returned when the adopters found Cassie would be happiest in a home without cats or small children.

“We narrowed it down that she needed to be in a home where the spotlight is on her only,” Garringer said.

While living at the Humane Society, Cassie attended the START program, a partnership with the Dayton Dog Training Club. She learned basic commands and graduated to more advanced dog training. That experience landed her a spot in a commercial for Jeff Schmitt Auto Group — and an opportunity to find a home.

Hendrickson said Cassie is adjusting well and immediately curled up in bed and went to sleep when she arrived at her new home.

“She is so sweet and loving and mellow. She comes up and wants to be petted and have her belly scratched and paws at you if you stop,” Hendrickson said. “She is super affectionate, but also independent. I like that about her.”